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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Matthew A. Krempel. Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Portland, 12th Marine Corps District.

Photo by Sgt. Samantha Bray

Educators from various locations in California gather to meet their Drill Instructors for the first time just like new recruits during the 12th Marine Corps District Educator's Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California on June 22, 2021. These workshops are designed to demystify the recruit and officer candidate training, foster stronger relationships among recruiting personnel and the communities they serve and create advocacy among influencers who help shape decisions of young men and women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. David J. Tyson, a senior drill instructor with B Co, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, speaks to educators participating in the Marine Corps Educator’s Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 22, 2021. Educator’s Workshop gives educators the opportunity to see firsthand how Marines are made and learn about the benefits the Marine Corps offers to those who earn the title. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tessa D. Watts)

Photo by Sgt. Tessa Watts

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Christopher O'Melia, right, outgoing Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, salutes Maj. Cole W. Lapierre, incoming Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, during the Change of Command Ceremony at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, June 10, 2021. The Change of Command Ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Stephanie E. Soto)

Photo by Cpl. Stephanie Soto

$Yordanos Beyene, a Brand Apostles agency representative, receives help from a Marine on how to wear her kevlar helmet on in preparation for the Leadership Reaction Course during the Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s Educators' Workshop at the Officer Candidate School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 8. The workshop provides Traditional 4-year college/university and Junior\Community college educators and administrators, from priority colleges and universities, the opportunity to learn how Marines officers are recruited, trained and developed into leaders from a pool of highly qualified college students. Upon successful execution of the workshop, attendees will return to their schools and communities better equipped to tell the Marine Corps story and become cornerstone advocates. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)$

Yordanos Beyene, a Brand Apostles agency representative, receives help from a Marine on how to wear her kevlar helmet on in preparation for the Leadership Reaction Course during the Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s Educators' Workshop at the Officer Candidate School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 8. The workshop provides Traditional 4-year college/university and Junior\Community college educators and administrators, from priority colleges and universities, the opportunity to learn how Marines officers are recruited, trained and developed into leaders from a pool of highly qualified college students. Upon successful execution of the workshop, attendees will return to their schools and communities better equipped to tell the Marine Corps story and become cornerstone advocates. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

$Chris Sharp, an educator with the Student-Athlete Enhancement Center for Kansas State, completes an obstacle at the Leadership Reaction Course during the Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s Educators' Workshop at the Officer Candidate School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 8. The workshop provides Traditional 4-year college/university and Junior\Community college educators and administrators, from priority colleges and universities, the opportunity to learn how Marines officers are recruited, trained and developed into leaders from a pool of highly qualified college students. Upon successful execution of the workshop, attendees will return to their schools and communities better equipped to tell the Marine Corps story and become cornerstone advocates. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)$